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‘Pentwater Trail’ advocates begin next steps

November 14, 2015
‘Pentwater Trail’ advocates begin next steps

Story and photos contributed by Ron Beeber. PENTWATER — A group of avid bicyclists and area government officials seeking to improve the safety of U.S. Bicycle Route 35 between Pentwater and Hart have agreed on next steps during a recent meeting.   Attendees have dubbed the stretch “Pentwater Trail.” They would like to see a five-mile long, 8- to 10-foot…

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WSCC honor society to hold food drive.

November 13, 2015

VICTORY TOWNSHIP (Mason County) – The holiday season is a time of togetherness and cheer, but for some high school students in our area, it can also be a time of hunger. West Shore Community College’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), the international honors society for two-year college students, is holding a food drive to make sure that area…

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78th District Court sentencings

November 13, 2015
78th District Court sentencings

By Allison Scarbrough. OCP Editor. HART — The following were sentenced recently in 78th District Court: – Morgan James Pearson, 18, of 160 E. East St., Walkerville, was found guilty Oct. 26 of littering – objects in path of vehicle. He was sentenced to one year discretionary jail to ensure compliance with court orders; credit for time served if imposed;…

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Bacteria found, boil water alert issued

November 13, 2015
Bacteria found, boil water alert issued

SHELBY — Due to the village water system testing positive for coliform bacteria, the village has issued a boil water alert. The alert was issued by Village Administrator Chelsea Stratil Thursday, Nov. 12. No sicknesses have been reported, Stratil said. “Due to routine testing, the Village of Shelby’s water system tested positive for coliform bacteria,” the alert states. “Coliform bacteria…

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Warrant request sent to prosecutor for quad driver

November 13, 2015

https://youtu.be/wcfIyKmCNMQ *Please be advised this video contains profanity HART — Police are seeking charges against a 53-year-old man, who allegedly assaulted a property owner Nov. 5 in Grant Township with his quad during a trespassing dispute that was captured on video. The Oceana County Sheriff’s Office sent a warrant review request to the Oceana County Prosecutor’s Office, Prosecutor Joseph Bizon…

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